Best Players in the Premier League: Top 5 Left-backs this season

Modified May 06, 2019 11:09 GMT

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#2 Lucas Digne (France, Everton)

Digne has lit up the Premier League with his performances

The Frenchman has been fantastic for Everton this season, and has owned the left back position at the club. Digne joined Everton from Barcelona last summer and has been one of the signings of the season so far. The Frenchman's reliability at the back has been an asset, while his abilities going forward has been an added bonus.

Digne is a modern left back who is very strong in his defending and likes to run through the flanks. The Frenchman is very good at winning back the ball and has averaged 1.8 interceptions per game in the Premier League this season.

He has been defensively sound, and his positioning has also been good. And Digne has been a constant threat in attack.

The Frenchman loves to drive forward and has very good crossing abilities. He is a very essential part of Everton's attack; Digne has averaged 2 key passes per game in the Premier League. But the best part about the left back has been his contribution in front of goal, Digne has 4 goals and 4 assists from 34 games in the Premier League.

Lucas Digne has been one of the most important players for his club this season and is the second best left back in the Premier League right now.

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